Prepare against Hendrik Seifert
DEU · World #47,896 classical · FIDE ID 16241193
When preparing against Hendrik Seifert, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 43 games by Hendrik Seifert, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Seifert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik Seifert before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,903 | 1,938 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,791 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,808 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 37.2% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 291 rated games against 275 different opponents, across 42 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 156 | 60 | 36 | 60 | 38.5% | 1,835 | 1,805 | 8 |
| Rapid | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 39.5% | 1,848 | 1,726 | 3 |
| Blitz | 69 | 31 | 7 | 31 | 44.9% | 1,906 | 1,817 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 131 | 26 | 30 | 75 | 19.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 70 | 42 | 17 | 11 | 60.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 32 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 1,901 | 1,901 |
| 2025 | 90 | 38 | 20 | 32 | 1,919 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 67 | 25 | 12 | 30 | 1,828 | 1,758 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,787 | 1,558 |
| 2022 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 1,755 | 1,668 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,163 | 2,163 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,465 | 1,265 |
| 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,583 | 1,183 |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,662 | 1,262 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,776 | 1,376 |
Where Hendrik Seifert has played
Germany (41) · Croatia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Seifert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Seifert's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Seifert usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Hendrik Seifert's chess games
All 43 games by Hendrik Seifert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nils Berresheim | 1,942 | ODJM A | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Erik Sprungala | 1,939 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | A00 |
| May 2026 | Rumo Schilling | 1,881 | ODJM A | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Luna Vogt | 1,819 | German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group C | A60 |
| May 2024 | Konrad Fettig | 1,744 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,739 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,871 |
| German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group C | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,087 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | 2025 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik Seifert's chess games?
43 games by Hendrik Seifert, from Jul 2022 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Hendrik Seifert has played.
What does Hendrik Seifert play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Hendrik Seifert opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Seifert answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Hendrik Seifert play as White?
As White, Hendrik Seifert's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik Seifert play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik Seifert most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Hendrik Seifert's FIDE rating?
Hendrik Seifert is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Hendrik Seifert played?
Our database contains 43 games by Hendrik Seifert, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik Seifert?
43 games by Hendrik Seifert reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.